Chamber members find this to be a wonderful opportunity to network with other chamber members and businesses and also to meet new business associates. The luncheon is also great way to say "Thank You" to your loyal employees and valued clients by inviting them to attend the event.

This year's keynote speaker is Gary Jackson, director of the Regional Economic Research Institute at FGCU. He will give a presentation on the Southwest Florida economy.

Also at the luncheon will be the announcement and presentation of the "Person of the Year" awards to outstanding members who have made a tremendous contribution and impact to Lee County and the Southwest Florida area. The nominees have been chosen, but the winners will not be announced until the luncheon.

Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

The Leadership Collier Foundation, in coordination with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, announced the Youth Leadership Collier Class of 2014.

Youth Leadership Collier is a student leadership program that offers Collier County high school students the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their community through an intensive and rewarding seven-day program during the summer before their senior year of high school. The mission of the program is to develop ethical leaders committed to active community involvement.

There were 33 students chosen to participate in this year's 10th anniversary class:

The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Bonita Springs have invited the Bonita Springs Area Young Professionals to participate in a focus group on June 17 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss what attributes they would like to see in the developing downtown Bonita Springs area. The focus group will be held at the Bonita Springs Community Hall, located at 27381 Old U.S. 41.

Participants will join city officials to share their vision for a downtown area where they would like to dine, shop, relax, enjoy and stay. The focus group will be moderated by Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christine Ross.

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"Our goal is to engage this demographic in the process early on, so we can be sure that we are building a city they will want to work, live, and play in," Ross said in a news release. "There are lots of ideas and possibilities, and if we plan this redevelopment well, we will be able to attract and retain young people; the workforce for today and tomorrow."

Participation in the focus group is permitted on a first-come-first-serve basis with 20 seats available. For more information or to become a participant, please visit the "Chamber Events" page at BonitaSpringsChamber.com or call 992-2943.